Associate Mechanical Designer

Are you excited by the opportunity to turn ideas into real products? Do you enjoy solving problems, learning new skills, and creating designs that can be brought to life? Are you looking to begin or grow your career in mechanical design within a collaborative global organization? We're looking for an Associate Mechanical Designer to join our team in Puchong, Malaysia.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career mechanical design professional looking to develop hands-on product development experience within a global organization. Helping You Thrive By: Offering competitive wages and benefits, that support your life both in and out of work Providing a flexible work schedule, meaning we expect the office to be your primary place of work 5 days/week, balanced with choice and control.

Creating continuous learning opportunities to help you grow and upskill. Fostering a culture of inclusion where employees feel seen, heard and valued — and living it out every day. Empowering you to make a meaningful impact on people and the planet through your work and Steelcase’s ongoing commitment. You’ll Support Meaningful Work By: Creating and maintaining 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings.

Supporting product development activities from concept through implementation. Assisting with engineering changes, documentation updates, and product data management. Collaborating with engineers, manufacturing teams, and cross-functional partners to support project objectives. Participating in design reviews and helping ensure designs meet quality, cost, and manufacturability requirements.

Supporting prototype development, testing activities, and design validation efforts. Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design, or a related field. Exposure to creating and maintaining 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings through academic projects, internships, or professional experience. Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles.

Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn. Effective communication and collaboration skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Recent graduates and early-career professionals are encouraged to apply. Portfolio Requirement Please attach a portfolio showcasing CAD models, engineering drawings, academic projects, internship work, or other relevant design examples.

Applications submitted with a portfolio will be prioritized for review. Desired Skills & Experience Experience with 3D CAD software; exposure to Creo is preferred, although candidates with experience in other major CAD platforms are encouraged to apply. Internship, academic project, or work experience in mechanical design, product development, or manufacturing environments.

Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems. Understanding of engineering documentation and change management processes. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to learning. #associate #entry #LI-Hybrid #Engineering #Design #Manufacturing #LI-RP1 Doing better for people and planet Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work.

Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens. At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees.

We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities. Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.

If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at [email protected].